Overview

eir business talent are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Project Manager. This is a day rate contractor position located with our client in Dublin. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days onsite per week.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a range of ICT and cybersecurity transformation initiatives within a complex, regulated environment.
This role requires a strong Project Manager with proven experience operating within structured governance frameworks, delivering projects across waterfall and agile methodologies, and maintaining tight control over budgets, risks, and timelines. The successful candidate will work as part of an established PMO function, ensuring consistent, transparent, and controlled delivery aligned to organisational standards.
 
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of ICT and cybersecurity projects from initiation through to completion
  • Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria aligned to business priorities
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
  • Deliver projects in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards

 Governance & Control

  • Operate within a structured PMO and governance framework
  • Maintain strong control over risks, issues, dependencies, and change management processes
  • Provide clear and structured reporting to stakeholders, including status updates and financial tracking
  • Ensure full documentation, auditability, and adherence to delivery standards

 Budget & Financial Management

  • Take ownership of project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting
  • Ensure financial performance is tightly controlled, with visibility of variances and corrective actions
  • Manage vendor spend and ensure value for money across project delivery

 Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and project workshops
  • Ensure third-party delivery aligns with agreed outcomes and service expectations

 Delivery Methodology

  • Deliver projects using a mix of waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Apply consistent delivery standards across all workstreams
  • Promote best practice in planning, execution, and continuous improvement

 Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering ICT or technology-focused projects
  • Strong technical understanding of IT environments (infrastructure, applications, or systems delivery)
  • Experience working within structured PMO and governance environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and complex project dependencies
  • Strong experience delivering within waterfall and/or agile frameworks
  • Excellent understanding of project controls, reporting, and governance standards
  • Proven track record working in regulated or complex environments
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language
  • Experience managing multi-vendor environments
  • Previous experience working in the public sector or semi-state organisations
  • Relevant certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or similar)

For more information, please apply here or contact Niall Moloney/ niall(dot)moloney(at)eirbusiness(dot)ie
 
Ref: EBT8372

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
  
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